Decompression bomb avast msg73950#msg73950 date=1100877654] A decompression bomb is a file that unpacks to an enormous amount of data - thus “flooding” the unpacking engine. After doing so, i ran a boot time scan w/ avast and 3 decompression bombs are found and i dont understand why they are located in these file names. I have a logical guess that it arrived within an archive. It can,t take any action because it's not flagged as suspicious or a virus. Sep 2, 2024 · Author Topic: Avast not catching some virus in my computerand decompression bomb probs (Read 15743 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. I would list some examples here except for the fact that Avast frooze up on me while looking at the results log and I had to terminate the program. Viruses and worms. 814/ Firefox, uBlock Origin, uMatrix/ MailWasher Pro/ Avast! Mobile Aug 29, 2020 · What’s more, when the file is decompression bomb, your Windows system, be Windows 10, 8, 7, tends to be slow or freezing. Is this Apr 10, 2006 · Hello, We are using Merak mail server with integrated avast antivirus. After install, I created a custom scan and I selected write an event log for it. chytil) » solved: decompression Bomb with avast 2014 release 3 Oct 27, 2004 · I’ve read on the forum that avast 4. c:\\documents and settings\\my name\\local May 26, 2016 · Hi. exe|TESTCD. 1_none_84865c9f15ba86d1\ext4. Dinobot2 October 7, 2023, After uninstalling and reinstalling Avast a couple of times over the last week, My scheduled C drive scan came up again with the same message. At the bottom of this screen, it shows as cleaning the memory. Have run 3 or 4 scans since having installed it. The items that couldn’t be scanned are Mar 14, 2008 · Files that can’t be scanned are just that, not an indication they are suspicious/infected, just unable to be scanned. General Topics. The thing is the inbox Mar 11, 2014 · HI I did a quick scan with Avast 2014. I downloaded a game called “Rigs of Rods,” and I scanned it and avast says there is a decompression bomb in it. Though it's not impossible that avast! is detecting something wrong I tried extending the Name of File bar with no luck of showing the full path, i’m not quite sure if there’s another log I could view to find out. Nov 19, 2006 · Hello, I ran a standard scan and the results came back with 187 files that Avast couldn’t deal with. Can I be helped and how? Thanks for any Jun 28, 2024 · I recently scanned my computer with the avast! Home Edition, and it picked up what seems to be a decompression bomb. File is a decompression bomb. I downloaded a large program and scanned it and the scan says it is a decompression bomb. well, I have a small zip file (1. So, I already read the thread about how you can simply ignore the decompression bombbut Sep 6, 2010 · I can send you the 2 files from Quake 1 if that is of any help to solve the emulator thinking it’s a decompression bomb, but i’m wondering how come avast! has problems with one of its own files (defs below 2 quake entrie Jul 30, 2015 · Avast -> Decompression Bomb; Now for the context, the bomb has infected his F: (non-external) and replaced his own data by some Apple files (weird since it's not an Apple product) called :. fseventsd. Hi, During my last boot-scan I received several False-positives for ordinary MSI Installation files for very well-known programs. Avast Community Decompression bomb is trojan. Not very computer literate. i have sent those files to support at avast. Mar 24, 2022 · The “decompression bomb” is an ancient term when computers were low powered and limited resources that massive/highly compressed files could tie the system up for a long period. if any moderator needs more information please feel free to contact me via email or send me a message via the forum board. In saying that, is it safe to delete because my avast scanner doesnt want to scan it and therefore the delete option doesnt apply. Spotlight. Avast! is unable to delete it, move it, scan it, or store it in I ran an Avast scan earlier today, and received this message because a file could not be scanned: Should I be concerned about this error message? I have never seen this sort Decompression bomb just means the files/archives/SFX get unpacked into unreasonably large file. Understanding that in some cases, decompression bomb may do no harm, I suggest to add optional operation for it cos it can possibly be malwares. Looking back over the previous reports it would appear that it has been around for quite a while. 42120: 0x0000a488: AVAST Feb 15, 2016 · Hi there, a couple of days ago I scanned my computer and a message came up with ‘some files could not be scanned’ . When i then searched for the file directly, it was gone. Dec 24, 2013 · Avast detected a decompression file. iso\INSTALL. (I was playing for free) and frankly I installed afew programs from GiveawayoftheDay, but I checked all downloads with AVG. But Avast did NOT delete it from backup file, saying the archive file is decompression bomb. I tried to heal these files through AVAST AVG didn’t work. Whenever the record is opened, it might potentially crash both the program that is getting it and the rest of the system. Avast was NOT able deal with I recently scanned my computer with the avast! Home Edition, and it picked up what seems to be a decompression bomb. 19041. After getting tired of seeing Dec 25, 2012 · Hello, My avast scan shows that there is a decompression bomb in my computer - should I be worried about this? I have tried deleting the file (hoping that it would be safe to do so), but it seems impossible to press the apply button for this action. Now with modern computers this isn’t so much Apr 7, 2012 · Decompression bomb is a file that may be rather small, but decompresses to an enormous amount of data (when processed as a packed archive). It’s just a highly packed archive. dat file as being a decompression bomb. Could you post the avast log file of this scan so we can futher help you with this problem please? –lee Sep 30, 2024 · There is no optional operation for decompression bomb in AVAST. log Unable to scan. Since then, with a few Avast definitions updates on board, I perform a boot time scan which consistently points out decompression bombs. The odd thing is, the bomb is from a download that I ended up cancelling before it was even finished. Last night I installed a program that contained it. hasik, hectic-mmv, petr. it seems boot scans are the . A ‘ decompression bomb’ is a term given to archive files (RAR or ZIP) that have a very high compression ratio. (42110) The three files within the zip are large Tif files that i also created. system March 8, 2012, 4:29am 1. Jun 22, 2024 · Decompression bomb usually just means that Avast cannot scan it. I have looked at other poste and completed some of the tasks advized to do and I did it in Safemode. 762) UI 1. I’ve tried to find a way, i’ve tried putting it in chest, reverting my pc to a past date, deleting it, but it just wont go away. Despite their Jun 26, 2009 · I don’t know where to start de-virusing this computer. What does this mean? Is it the same as that decompression bomb thing from the old version Jul 12, 2024 · does anyone know what a decompression bomb is and what it does? i recieved five files in an email today where files were compressed within compressed files themselves. zip\BaseDetailLayers. Computers today just don’t suffer in this way, hell the Avast off-line installation file is 680MB and that isn’t large compared to other programs. Is this harmful or not? When looking for a reason why it could not be scanned it said that this was a decompression bomb. Jun 25, 2016 · After running a full system scan, avast has given me a list of 11 different reports of decompression bombs within her OEM folder. I am not sure how to proceed. I backed up my data, emails, etc. Avast! is unable to delete it, move it, scan it, or store it in the chest. Scanning a large file by right clicking on it, say 1. exe and ta10upsw. We'll certainly help you. My avast scan shows that there is a decompression bomb in my computer - should I be worried about this? I have tried deleting the file (hoping that it would be safe to do so), but Short answer do nothing, there is nothing to worry about. 1TB HDD/ avast! free 24. I tried following the path with Windows Explorer and doing a Search Apr 28, 2024 · In Avast Scan Results I can't move it to the Virus Chest or delete I can't find the file on the C drive of the computer Decompression bomb is a file that may be rather small, but decompresses to an enormous amount of data (when processed as a packed archive). I should of bought more ram. A decompression bomb generally generates a long-pattern code. The remaiming were deleted as the infected program,Java, could be uninstalled and reinstalled. The file names in question are: C:\Users\Robin\AppData\Local. Avast decompression bomb. Vista Home Premium 32 bit edition. 5 + Avast!7. The name really is the most dangerous thing about this and I wish they Jun 27, 2018 · Scan showing Decompression Bomb? - posted in General Security: Today my avast scan detect there is a Decompression Bomb file on my laptop but unable to find or delete a file. xml Feb 17, 2017 · Had Avast detect three files within a zip that I created come up with a decompression bomb notification. Dec 10, 2013 · As of yesterday, my C:\\Users\\Jay\\AppData\\Local\\Temp_avast_\\unpBE97. However, when I look at the report, it does not show me where those files are, or what they are. Considering that many users here seem very informed about Avast, is there anything I should or have to do a Apr 3, 2007 · Hi, I just ran a thorough system scan, and afterwards, I got a notice that Avast! could not read the Data1. 5 (I wouldn’t recommend helping them “test”) and I also installed the software for English Harbour Casino Roulette. It may not be there because it is just a suspected decompression bomb (just a file that when unzipped would be very large. The result is “Unable to scan: This file is a decompression bomb”. The file is a decompression bomb. At the end the window showed that a file in D drive could not be scanned due to a Decompression bomb. File was modificated more than one year Jul 20, 2012 · Hey what exactly is a decompression bomb??? I read an article on Wikipedia and I quote, " A decompression bomb is a malicious archive file designed to crash or render useless the program or system reading it. Today all ive done on my laptop is download malwarebytes and browse websites like target and walgreens. I understand that this may be slowing down my computer, but probably are not harmful. I wanna know - is it bad? is it some kind of virus? should I delete and how? please help me If Sep 8, 2024 · I've read several other threads that indicate that avast! will notify about decompression bombs, when those files are actually safe and normal. Sep 14, 2024 · Greetings. The 2 files identified are: C:\SWSetup\HPQW\qwfiles\data. imgI tried deleting/moving the Sep 10, 2024 · I took the laptop to the local Mom-and-Pop computer store who supposedly went through the computer and cleaned out the viruses. So if I have like five files on my virus scan results that say: cannot scan is a compression bomb, then I should delete them? Jul 14, 2024 · You can't send a decompression bomb to Alwil because avast! can't scan files that's been unpacked with enourmous amounts of data. 2014 Beta 1 tonight after the quick scan was done a window came up saying that some files could not be scanned their in the window their was a warning saying that these files could not be scanned next to that it said ERROR: file is a decompression Bomb what I would like to now is are these files a sighn of malware or a virus. Decompression of large files generates vast amounts of data which can cause your system to be unstable or cause it Nov 29, 2006 · C:\Documents and Settings\Compaq_Owner\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content. 00 Virus Type: Decompression Bomb Checker: Avast Antivirus Location: file was downloaded onto my USB stick. The instructions within, nonetheless could potentially produce large files. cestapleton Jun 2, 2024 · On sunday, August 29/10, I ran an Avast anti virus thorough scan. Has avast dealt with the threat for me, or his it managed to hide itself somehow? Avast did not make any note that it had removed the problem, any help would be appreciated 🙂 Apr 20, 2008 · A decompression bomb is a DoS attempt (denial of service attack), its basically a compressed/archived file that expands to an enormous size using a hell of alot of system resources and crashes the computer. 9372. Valid antivirus programming, like Avast or Norton, ought to be utilized May 22, 2024 · most likley a decompression bomb the avg can see but not delete? thanks. I know what this file is and it is legit, or at least a file named that belongs where it is lol. These files have the potential to grow to be very big once they Jul 1, 2024 · When I was running a avast scan on my mac, I discovered that there was a warning saying that one of my files is a decompression bomb. For kicks I decided it would be a good idea to have avast run a virus scan on all my backed up data just in case. Apr 30, 2024 · Hi, I just ran a thorough system scan, and afterwards, I got a notice that Avast! could not read the Data1. Pondus December 24, 2011, 12:36am 2. Apr 2, 2007 · Unable to scan → this is a decompression bomb. After a scanning there are some files that cannot be controlled like the ADWARE ones, but this is usual with AVAST home. etc. Jul 11, 2021 · Decompression Bomb, a file that is highly compressed(as you found), which could be very large when decompressed. 551-setup. Regardless of what files I deleted to free up space to even shutdown what I was working on, it continued to consume that space–very quickly. Sep 7, 2009 · Decompression Bomb, is this a virus? - posted in Virus, Spyware, Malware Removal: Hey folks. NRG Error: The file is a decompression bomb. I have been getting continuously hacked for a few months and this time apparently theres a decompression bomb which makes sense since sometimes my laptop crashes or slows to the point of not being usable. May 31, 2016 · I have never seen this sort of thing before, and I don’t have any idea what a decompression bomb even is to begin with. \\setup1. I´ve just scanned an USB stick for viruses and Avast came up with a warning : E:/ OneNoteOfflineCache. Can May 20, 2024 · Hello, my avast just finished scanning and had a result popup saying. 9067. I know that Avast most always sees one file this size as a Decompression Bomb and therefore, doesn’t scan it, but few seconds into the scan, pops up the warning, errorthis is a decompression bomb. (filename). These files have the potential to grow to be very big once they are extracted and possibly use up all the There is no optional operation for decompression bomb in AVAST. The unpacking limit can be configured to at most 4000 MB, and you need to have appropriate amount of RAM on the machine. Coming up in Repair Jul 3, 2013 · Full Scan was completed on my Mac with OS X Lion 10. I ran a full scan last night on my PC (I use latest version of Avast Internet Security Suite) and came across a message after the scan completed “Error: The file is a decompression bomb (42110)” - Please see attached Feb 25, 2007 · I dont like the description of a decompression bomb i have a good idea what it is and does. xml C:\Users\Robin\AppData\Local. Any advice please? I am not very familiar with computers, and I am a bit concerned, as my disk space seems to have filled up Nov 30, 2016 · I don´t know if I´m in the right place for this question. I need help removing this file as it is invisible where avast says it is and it doesn’t come up when I search for it. I’m on a PC that I built a while back, and have had no previous issues with Avast on it. 7. proxy “allow any connection”. On the 30th I ran Oct 7, 2023 · Different decompression bombs found in different virus scans. Fortunately not downloaded on C: Dri Avast Community Decompression Bomb (has blown) Viruses and worms. pcv archive as a decompression bomb. I should say that I have several files in the logs from the quick Jul 19, 2022 · There are additional [PACKER_BOMB] parameters in /etc/avast/avast. I need Nov 8, 2021 · I did a clean install of Avast free to resolve some issues. Every time I get the same message unable to scan. If you search the forum you will find a few cases similar to this. So could i do it manually? also if deleting it is safedoes it solve the problem? May 30, 2009 · I then got Avast giving me a trojan virus warning,from the url I figure it was from one of the advertisement banners on the site, for which I hit the Abort Connection button, and it appeared as if one of the ad banners didn’t load, assumed that was the culprit. I had to forceably shutdown Windows. Slash1975 Guest; Re: Decompression Bomb - EEEEEK! Sep 13, 2024 · Recent scan found a . helpme22 Nov 28, 2014 · There are two errors, actually, but the above is a good one, LOL: Error: The file is a decompression bomb (42110) Error: An attempt was made to move the file pointer before the beginning of the file (131) The erro Oct 28, 2021 · Hey all! As the title says - 3 days ago Avast started to constantly (around every 10-40 minutes) reacto to the same 2 threats: IDP. . Anyway, because real-time did not detect it - it got into Windows backup file, and Avast also found it there. This is an unknown to me. Today my avast marked one on my files as decompression bomb, most likely I shouldn’t be worried but I have to be sure, just in case. I took the laptop to the local Mom-and-Pop computer store who supposedly went through the computer and cleaned out the viruses. It can,t take any action because it’s not flagged as suspicious or a virus. Such file are not malicious per se, but they may block an antivirus program when it tries to scan them. That explained why Windows 10 on your PC runs slowly suddenly right after you discovered the presence of the decompression bomb 42110 by Avast. I think that 18 mb should not be a problem, after all it isn’t 1 gb of data (I can attach the file if needed). 25GB in size. exe > mpavbase. By examining 1) the reason given by avast! for not being able to scan the files, 2) the location of the files, you Jun 15, 2012 · Also see this very old reply from one of the avast developers. So the Avast definitions files may be too old. Ive done chkdsk C: /f, detailed scans, and boot scans. The usual answer is to ignore. 9153. After a recent system scan using Avast (fully updated) I got a message saying that this file could not be scanned because it is a decompression bomb:C:\Program Files\Nero 7\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp_ImageTool\root. in any case, after I get the message “unable to Mar 9, 2007 · Avast has picked up 2 decompression bombs on my computer they are doing exactly what they’re supposed to do,(Causing me connection problems and access problems)!I am not computer savvy when it comes to this sort of th Avast has picked up 2 decompression bombs on my computer they are doing exactly what they’re supposed to do Jan 5, 2012 · I won’t get into the virus removal issue, as there are other forum members much more adequate for that. The file in the PCV archive causing the possible false alert is called places. So, . Dec 23, 2008 · Hi there, at the end of an all clear AV scan, avast reports it is unable to scan c\windows\internetlogs\tvDebug. Error: The file is a decompression bomb (42110) When I clicked on remove the hardware this message stood Jun 15, 2011 · Decompression bomb usually just means that Avast cannot scan it. (42110), on two taxact files. Feb 21, 2015 · Decompression Bomb, a file that is highly compressed, which could be very large when decompressed. 5. I have premium. It turned up a “decompression bomb” in my email programs inbox. Can someone tell me what this is and what this is doing? Also, did my first scan and I got two things marked “files with warnings in archive”. When I did that, there were at least a dozen files that said “decompression bombs” . 151+CD Key/StarCraftBroodWar. system April 15, 2005, 6:03am 3. Sep 14, 2008 · Page 1 of 2 - Decompression Bomb [RESOLVED] - posted in Virus, Spyware, Malware Removal: It appears I may have opened a decompression bomb and it is now devouring my resources. So exit out May 19, 2014 · I have a couple of Excel spreadsheets that run progressively slower and slower, as the file size grows larger and larger. I ran avast and it found 3 of them that could not be removed or quarantined, or fixed. The files are as follows: Starcraft+BroodWar+UpdatePatch1. The location of the file is: Decompression Bomb, a file that is highly compressed, which Dec 6, 2011 · I am getting Error: The file is a decompression bomb. EXE. >:( Is there any way to adjust integrated antivirus engine like it could be made in standalone product Aug 29, 2016 · Hello everyone. Also, about submission from virus chest. As far as i know,avast! has the decompression bomb detection mechanism,so it can avoid such situations. Decompression Bomb, a file that Apr 23, 2009 · Hi Guys I am a new user of Avast. Despite their efforts, the crashes have persisted seemingly randomly. Do I still need to do other things? My computer is still running slow. A recent avast! scan found an archive file it tagged as a "decompression bomb. There was also an Error42110 “(the file is a decompression bomb)”. ini file to configure how avast should work with these files Sep 28, 2006 · Hi, just trying to understand the meaning of this. has a high compression ratio Apr 11, 2021 · Avinash (Avast) Hello Pierr-Yves. gz|>ext4. Only download files Jun 21, 2007 · Hello - I had a Win32:agent decompression bomb that I seem to have discovered too late. 492 Home/Free edition AV. helpme22 On sunday, August 29/10, I ran an Avast anti virus thorough scan. Mar 25, 2017 · I recently did a quick scan to check for viruses- no viruses. but it said "Error: there is a decompression bomb (42110)" being only a child this sounds bad and i'm a little bit worried. The strange thing, for me obviously, is that at the first place there is a file C:. 42111: 0x0000a47f: AVAST _PACK_UNSUPPORTED_OPERATION: Operation is not supported for this type of archive. 2 days ago · A decompression bomb -- also known as a zip bomb or zip of death attack -- is a malicious archive file containing a large amount of compressed data. Mar 28, 2012 · So going off that weird experience, I’ve temporarily granted com. I am also getting rid of junk on my hardrive,it is almost filled to Dec 19, 2013 · At the end of a multi-step process that I performed to get rid off a virus, I did a full scan with Avast Free anti-virus: not found threats but gave me the warning: "some files could not be verified; Error: the file is a decompression bomb (42110)”. It appears to have activated and has expanded to take up my C drive space almost completely - only about 32mg left now. Running Avast free version 6. 1. The name really is the most dangerous thing about this and I wish they Jun 27, 2008 · This I wouldn’t recommend (especially if this is for archives in the \System Volume Information folder, part of the system restore function) unless you are getting problems relating to that file outside of the avast scan. \CIMManifest. Tonight I did a quick scan and then a window came up saying that some files could not be scanned when I clicked on that button I saw that some of the files could not be scanned and in the next column it said ERROR: the file is a decompression Bomb (42110). After a very thorough scan, including a removable HD I use as a back-up drive G: (using Windows’ native back-up software) and then a Boot Scan (as recommended by results of first scan) the one trouble I am getting that I cannot Jun 2, 2008 · coincedence that my inbox now says ‘unable to write to mailbox make sure you have enough disk space to copy to mailbox’ when i try and get my mail? Sep 27, 2007 · Ok, I know what a decompression bomb is supposed to be, I just have a question related to it. adp\aimtoday[2] [E] The file is a decompression bomb. I know that decompression bombs are really dangerousThis is what AVAST said: ERROR 4 Mar 7, 2016 · That’s what I got after a full system scan with Avast Free. e. Apr 2, 2012 · - decompression bomb is just something that unpacks to an unusually big amount of data even though it's rather small (i. A long time ago this was a Jul 29, 2024 · Decompression bomb is a file that may be rather small, but decompresses to an enormous amount of data (when processed as a packed archive). Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security. Checking them with Avast tells me that "Some Files can not be scanned", and upon looking at the details, it says the files are decompression bombs. Such file are not malicious per se, but they may block an antivirus program when Aug 29, 2011 · quote Igor - decompression bomb is just something that unpacks to an unusually big amount of data even though it's rather small (i. I ran spybot after, got rid of a bunch of junk with that, and still have no resources. Avast Überevangelist; Certainly Bot; 1TB HDD/ avast! free 24. It is a compressed file that will unpack to a very big file so avast scan engine will not unpack and scan it ZipBomb (decompression bomb) was a trick used in the old days to crash the unpack/scan engine and make way for other malware. Oct 3, 2021 · Hi Just carried out a BootTime scan and looked at the report: There is an entry on it as per below: ““The file is a decompression bomb”” I have looked this up and it appears that it a malicious archive file. avast. This used to be a tactic long ago to swamp the system. has a high compression ratio, for example). The code is grouped into simplified, smaller fragments. 4. vhdx. Jun 2, 2012 · Avast is reporting a file in the SeaMonkey 2. Decompression bomb is just something that unpacks to an unusually big amount of data even though it’s rather small (i. could you attach a screen Jul 23, 2014 · So as stated in the title, a decompression bomb is located in a game I downloaded, which by the way, I have not unrar’d the file yet. Someone started controlling it so I know it was a trojan. I am sorry that I am unable to find the scan report but I remember the file Nov 18, 2024 · A decompression bomb is a malicious account record that contains a ton of compacted data, generally called a pack bomb or pack of death attack. 6116 (build 24. A couple were “decompression bombs” but most were due to archive is password protected or 7zip file is corrupted. cab that cannot be controlled and as result Impossible to control:the file is a decompressed bomb. Use authentic antivirus software, such as Avast and Norton. This used to be a tactic long ago to swamp the system, also see I ran a bootup scan on my Windows XP with Avast Antivirus and located two files that were both labeled, "This file is a decompression bomb". A temporary file getting deleted between the Mar 13, 2011 · Hi, I got a virus that Avast found and deleted (although only on full scan - the real-time scan failed to detect virus, which is very disappointing). I think both are false positive errors. decompression bombs = archive that unpack to a very large file so avast Oct 31, 2021 · I just did a boot time scan. Jun 14, 2024 · decompression bomb? is it bad? « on: March 25, 2017, 03:57:02 PM » I recently did a quick scan to check for viruses- no viruses. The name really is the most dangerous thing about this and I wish they Sep 5, 2011 · Hello, Avast is new to me. Is this anything I should worry about? I did a bit of Method 1: Warning against a Decompression Bomb. I actually did read up on what this bomb is and can do, so my question is, should I just unrar it and play the game without worrying? Dec 24, 2005 · unable to scan: The file is a decompression bomb. 0 (39134) - scan report contains Warnings such as: Error 42110 The file is a decompression bomb Aug 7, 2012 · Decompression Bomb, a file that is highly compressed, which could be very large when decompressed. 3 mb) that once decompressed is about 18 mb, and when it is scanned is is recognised as decompression bomb. It consumed 100% of the available disk space. It looks like the errors start with: Not understanding a specific compression format. If your investigation didn’t show that the file that caused the problem with Avast was actually a decompression bomb, go to the next possible fix. On Windows 7 64-bit Home edition I using the newest Avast! 7. (Screenshot attached) That tar archive contains GZipped text files which expand a lot in size, maybe that is the cause, but the files are useful, it's the HYDRO1k Geographic database for Europe. assets” May 28, 2024 · This is the first time I have gotten a "decompression bomb" result in my avast scan. In other words, it is a file that looks small as a result of multiple compression methods but is Oct 3, 2021 · Decompression Bomb, a file that is highly compressed, which could be very large when decompressed. what is a “decompression bomb”? Is it a virus? Malware? Something else bad that needs to be dealt with? Thanks. onecache. i scanned my computer using AVAST! and it reported a file that it was unable to scan a file --> Unable to scan: This file is a decompression bomb. The in-memory unpacking has inherent limits, so you may still need to unpack manually if the archive is very large. log\PartNo_0#3999445339(E) "The file is a decompression bomb". Programmers, including anti-cheat developers, use this type of packer/encryptor to protect their files from being modified or cracked. It is often employed to disable antivirus software, so that a more traditional virus sent afterwards could get through undetected. It’s nothing to worry about, you are just informed that avast! will not try to unpack the archive (you may not even know that it’s an archive, but it seems like it is) because Dec 9, 2024 · Avast update (VPS or PROGRAM) was not performed because there is not a newer version. The file is. Custom The file is a decompression bomb indicates that the file was too large to be decompressed for malware analysis. ” I looked in Help and searched the Forum, but I couldn’t find an easy explanation. 1 |>datafs Jun 5, 2024 · I was doing my monthly scan and it stated that a file could not be scanned as it was a decompression bomb. Sep 27, 2024 · Author Topic: Windows 7: Avast 6 reports Decompression Bomb in Back-Up Manager (Read 2742 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Unfortunately it vulnerable to decompression bomb DOS attacks. Code returned when update is requested and there is nothing new available. but told me I had 2 ‘Decompression Bombs’, which I’ve never seen before Aug 28, 2024 · Author Topic: Avast not catching some virus in my computerand decompression bomb probs (Read 15722 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Need your valued Dec 24, 2011 · Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security. (I use Thunderbird) and installed the latest version of Avast! on my fresh WinXP install. (42110) Please help. ” What should I do? I’ve no idea. cab file that is in the ZIPPED copy of my after effects pro file, whereas in the Apr 7, 2010 · Couple of problems I’m having with even the latest pre release 5. 5 has decompression bomb protection. Trahes; in these directories, some -uuid files are there. exe. exe|>$_OUTDIR\3dme_Data\sharedassets1. simmerhawaii Guest; Re: decompression bomb jacks up my inbox May 30, 2007 · A decompression bomb is a highly compressed archive of a large amount of uncompressed data. system December 24, 2011, 12:32am 1. Any ideas how it got there and is it something I should be concerned Mar 8, 2012 · File: USBAdvance v1. I have some archived Fraps avi files, which uncompressed are several gigs but when RAR’d are only around 1 gig all together. I tried to delete these files through AVAST AVG didn’t work. I did a scan and it come up with a decompression bomb file. img\root. Aug 24, 2024 · Avast WEBforum » Consumer Products » Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) » Beta - Avast (Moderators: igor, lukor, MartinZ, lukas. I know that decompression bombs are really dangerous. conf, documented in avast(1) man page. May 11, 2022 · These “decompression bombs” are used repeatedly in DoS attacks by threat actors with the intention to weaken and incapacitate virus scanners; but due to majority of security tools can detect Feb 27, 2012 · HI- First time posting to just about any forum so, please, be gentle. system October 31, 2006, 4:38am 1. The name really is the most dangerous thing about this and I wish they Jul 29, 2021 · Multiple ZIP Bomb Attacks [Solved] - posted in Virus, Spyware, Malware Removal: Over the past month I have been subjected to decompression bomb attacks on three separate occasions. The Results showed that some files could not be scanned and indicated that a few were “decompression bombs. You can ignore it. I´m new here and couldn´t find my way around the topics for my question. CMD. Specifically: C:\. File ta08upsw. 808/ Firefox, uBlock Origin, uMatrix/ MailWasher Pro/ Avast! Mobile Security. 6112 (build 24. I have downloaded a file from the web address below, which contains a Oct 31, 2006 · I downloaded a large program and scanned it and the scan says it is a decompression bomb. The most common reason why this error message will occur is a scenario in which Avast things the file that it’s being analyzed is actually a ‘decompression bomb’ (also There's nothing about a decompression bomb in any of the logs. So, I looked at the scan log and found this in the scan log Jul 29, 2024 · After downloading that file, when i scan it manually with Avast, the contents of this tar archive is mis-identified as a decompression bomb. Is this just because the zip file is large or is it harmful? Thanks, Marlene. It's nothing to worry about, you are just informed that avast! will not try to unpack the archive (you may not even know that it's an archive, but it seems like it is) because it Dec 15, 2011 · Thanks DavidR. cab file in my After Effects install directory, and stated that it was a decompression bomb. I just did a full system scan for PUPs and the works and got two threats as seen above in the image linked. I won’t worry about it then. vdm located in Windows/ServiceProfile. Aug 21, 2024 · Avast detected a decompression file. Each time, my computer has come to a screeching halt with no appreciable slowdown as advance warning. 8. Remove the drivers Apr 13, 2007 · One of these files is caught by the Avast scanner and listed in the “Results of Last Scan” dialog after a scan. When the file is opened, it can crash the program that's reading it and wreak havoc on the rest of the system. As for what is contained in the file decompression bomb, it is inclusive of a Jun 1, 2016 · and I don't have any idea what a decompression bomb even is to begin with. " The program couldn't do anything with it. 803/ Firefox, uBlock Origin, uMatrix/ MailWasher Pro/ Avast! Mobile Security. but it said “Error: there is a decompression bomb (42110)” being only a child this sounds bad and i’m a little bit worried. But you can change values into avast4. HELU. Oct 8, 2013 · When I was running a avast scan on my mac, I discovered that there was a warning saying that one of my files is a decompression bomb. Rather than hijacking the Nov 19, 2004 · Just did my first scan with Avast home version. and sometime around then I Oct 29, 2020 · A decompression bomb’s structure. I wonder what on earth does that mean. tmp file started growing uncontrollably. Bulk submission function, i. (42110) Infected files: 0. However, the issue is that it is reading this from the Data1. Aug 24, 2016 · Hey, forum newbie here ^^ Ran a scan after a run in with a dodgy link, it flagged a file as a ‘decompression bomb’ and didn’t read it. Viewing the log , I see this for every scan in the drive C,txt file: “C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-lxss-vm-mode_31bf3856ad364e35_10. Decompression Bomb, a file that is highly compressed, which could be very large when decompressed. This scan was sucsessful and the first few infected files were placed in the Chest. Sorry if its a dumb question but I just installed Avast today, May 25, 2011 · I ran a full scan. an example of one of the files is as follows: “C:\OEM\Preload\APP\3DME\3DMe_OEM-PreloadVersion_1. Mar 1, 2022 · A ‘ decompression bomb’ is a term given to archive files (RAR or ZIP) that have a very high compression ratio. Oct 3, 2021 · Decompression Bomb, a file that is highly compressed, which could be very large when decompressed. This is what AVAST said: ERROR 42110 This file Jul 14, 2016 · When I scanned the selected one (the secondary hard drive I had having abundant empty spaces), I noticed the “file decompression bomb” thing upon being done in the scan. Jun 7, 2012 · Should I delete this or leave it alone? ‘decompression bomb’ sounds ominous. submitting more than one file at one time, is suggested. I tried to move these files to vault through AVAST AVG didn’t work. The name really is the most dangerous thing about this and I wish they Apr 15, 2005 · For more detailed info,search for “decompression bomb” in Google. C:WINDOWS\Internet Logs\tvDebug. IE5\QJO2YC1W\aimtoday[2]. Slight ly longer answer: Decompression Bomb, a file that is highly compressed, which could be very large when Decompression Bomb, a file that is highly compressed, which could be very large when decompressed. But these are the files that I use for MCEdit* in order to put the schematic files to the Minecraft world I wished to edit. cdb. Execryptor is a very strong packer/encryptor made by StrongBit. One comment, I haven’t be able to do current updates (Do to being on dial-up). sqlite. tga The file is a May 13, 2024 · No a decompression bomb is a file that is compressed in such a way (perhaps using many different compression methods) that when uncompressed it becomes a very large file compared to its initial size, this can cause some systems to crash or allow the system security to be circumvented. Jun 20, 2024 · I ran a boot time scan yesterday and nothing was found. 1 (en-US) - 2012-05-26. All three files are related to StarCraft Aug 16, 2012 · Quick Question I have Avast Pro for my PC, Avast Free for my Mac OS Lion iMac First time running the Avast Free for Mac, and I ended up clearing a couple trojans ( thank you!) but also had 139 “warnings” like corrupt archive file, decompression bomb, file too big. 9. There were some more of the same kind. After laboriously closing the open files and programs, I have run malware Oct 13, 2020 · If you got it from a dubious place, just remove it from your system and run another scan of the Avast boot time on the next boot. I installed the FFx beta 3. gjulrey Apr 4, 2014 · Decompression Bomb, a file that is highly compressed, which could be very large when decompressed. Avast keeps warning me about them and I just want to make sure it won’t mess with them. xml There’s probably more to the addresses, but I cannot get it to open up enough to show the complete address. Keep getting “Some Files Could Not Be Scanned. Generic12 Script:SNH-gen [Trj] Scans (from several AV tools other than avast) detect nothing, no file is being put in quarantine. c:\users\sgolux\realestate\PartNo_0#3063058665\PartNo_0#1214222702\on the Mar 31, 2021 · Okay so I know my getac b300g5 is way outdated in some ways. There are two unable to scan:decompression files, and one that came up unable to scan: reached the end of file. Appreciate your help. Logged DavidR. decompression bomb is just something that unpacks to an unusually big amount of data even though it’s rather small (i. 862) UI 1. Can't delete or move it. [quote author=igor link=topic=8943. 6127 (build 24. All worked well. Zip\tvDebug_2009-05-20-02-12-35. Here are the 4 files: C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-842925246-1965331169-725345543-1003\Dc2. Sep 5, 2024 · Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security. I googled it and from what I have read I’m a little confussed! I’m not to sure if I should be worried or s#*ting myself!!! This is where it is however I can’t seem to locate this file. I know this topic is really common and often pointless, but it just can’t give me a rest. Oct 31, 2021 · I just did a boot time scan. The file name is mpam-b2f70087. Previously, I had a Malware attack on a formerly used web site. There are hundreds of files with ext cdb in the same area as this one, yet it is the only one Jun 25, 2015 · After downloading that file, when i scan it manually with Avast, the contents of this tar archive is mis-identified as a decompression bomb. May 29, 2010 · Decompression bomb is a file that may be rather small, but decompresses to an enormous amount of data (when processed as a packed archive). cab file that is in the ZIPPED copy of my after effects pro file, whereas in the unzipped directory avast! has no Mar 11, 2014 · HI I am testing the lasted Beta of avast 2014. About he path with the decompression bomb, if you are actually using avast (which you don’t really said), then you should uninstall and run the respective removal utility for other resident antivirus tools, like those from symantec. The words " decompression bomb " are just weird terminology. Apr 3, 2024 · Avast has done a full scan of my pc and it came up with this after, Unable to scan: The file is a decompression bomb? what kind of file is this? does anybody know what this is? It is c:\program files Electronic Arts\Battlefield 2142\mods\bf2142\Levels\Camp_Gibraltar\Client. Any Dec 9, 2024 · In the event malware prevents Avast from running Boot-Time Scan , try Running Boot-Time Scan in Safe Mode. 0. Its ZIP or RAR files may, therefore, have but a small size. system February 3, 2011, 5:48pm 1. The first line in the “Results of last scan” is: “Unable to scan: The file is a decompression bomb” , this is for a file named COMMS1. Anyone have any info please? 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD/ avast! free 24. I barely have enough system memory left to post a Hijack this txt file. Doesn’t seem that I can even do this. I need help removing this file as it is invisible where avast says it is and it doesn't come up when I search for it. . Apr 2, 2010 · Hello all! I recently formatted my hard drive. 1367, def file version 11 Aug 25, 2024 · Hi, I did a complete scan and Avast a decompression bomb on my computer. Search The forum for Sep 10, 2014 · I run a Windows 7 operating system which is sporadically crashing on me to a blue screen saying that it had to shut down to prevent damage to the computer. xlsx | >xl\drawings\drawing8. (Screenshot attached) That tar archive contains GZipped text files which expand a lot in size, maybe that is the cause, but the files are useful, it’s the HYDRO1k Geographic database for Europe. vhdx [E Mar 29, 2006 · Decompression bomb is just something that unpacks to an unusually big amount of data even though it’s rather small (i.
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